FKA twigs has been confirmed to star as Josephine Baker in a new feature biopic directed by Maïmouna Doucouré. Multiple outlets report that Doucouré will write and direct the film, which is scheduled to begin filming in the fall. The project centers on Baker’s life and legacy, including her work and public persona as a Jazz Age entertainer and her later role in civil rights activism and other major historical efforts.
Trade and entertainment coverage also links the film to Studiocanal’s sales activity at the Cannes market, where the project is being promoted. Sources describe the production as receiving the support and endorsement of Josephine Baker’s family, including her sons and the Rainbow tribe, which is cited as part of the project’s backing.
Overall reporting frames the casting as twigs’ first lead role in a major biopic, following her prior work in film and music. The announcements include timing details for production, but do not provide additional plot specifics or release date information beyond the fall filming schedule.
